Rebecca David

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- We told you last Friday about a driver who drove off the roadway, hit a tree and flipped her car because she was driving and eating an ice cream frosty at the same time. So, we searched and found out what other distractions can lead to crashes. “Doesn’t take very long; a split second anything can happen,…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- If you have ever thought about running for the Sioux Falls school board now might be your chance. There are currently five members on the board, but board member Doug Morrison’s seat will open up in July when his term expires. Morrison has not announced whether he will rerun. Nomination petitions are now open. Interested candidates must…

Courtesy: Kristin Nedved BALTIC, S.D. – With chicken, noodles, beans, beef, and the secret ingredient of love, the Baltic Fire Department has found the recipe for bringing the community together. “We talked to one of the old school cooks and got kind of a recipe for mass quantities of soup, “says Chief Michael Koopman of the Baltic Fire Department….

UPDATE: “The Sioux Falls Police Department is saddened to report that the victim in the case has died as a result of the injuries sustained during this incident.” The continued investigation by the Sioux Falls Police Department has led to the arrest of Brady Richard Holter a 25 year old Sioux Falls resident. Holter has been arrested for 2nd Degree…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A nonprofit is hoping to bring more joy and toys into kids’ lives with a little bit of help from the community. Since 8 o’clock on Saturday morning, volunteers have been sorting through new toys, books and gently used toys that were donated to the Toy Lending Library. The organization says the need for toys has increased…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The number of women interested in joining the Highway Patrol is doubling thanks to the agency’s women’s recruiting seminars. “I think that the public sometimes is surprised when they see me come up to the car, “says Highway Patrol Trooper Tori Bjorke as she smiles. Bjorke has been a trooper for four months now and sometimes that…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- A Sioux Falls girl could soon have her art displayed on the Google homepage for millions to see, but she’s asking for the public’s help in getting to the finish line. “Most of the species are endangered and I help save endangered animals, “says Bria Neff, winner of South Dakota’s Doodle 4 Google competition. Ten-year-old Bria Neff’s, love…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Sioux Valley Optimist Club welcomed families on Saturday to a bowling fundraiser to help benefit the needs of kids. The organization which has been around for 41 years has done other fundraisers to raise money for local children’s organization. However, they said this time they wanted to try a winter type activity to get people…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- A Sioux Falls man is picking up the pieces after part of his house burned down this weekend. He learned about the fire while he was coming back from vacation a thousand miles away. His neighbors are still in shock over what they saw this weekend. On Sunday, around 5:30 p.m. fire crews responded to 3700 S…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Frederick Douglas is among many of the African American pioneers who are celebrated during Black History Month. In honor of the month, Augustana University opened their doors to the public to hear the story of Douglass’s life and legacy. “We are part of society tremendously just way more than slavery, “says Augustana University Director of Diversity…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Nearly every seat in the room was filled and voters came ready with their questions and one question voters had for lawmakers was on Senate Bill 149. On Wednesday, the bill passed the senate and is now heading for a hearing on the house floor. However, many are seeing the legislation as a setback as opposed…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- An early morning crash in central Sioux Falls left one teenager dead and two other people injured. Police say one car crashed, but another car also driven by a teenager was involved. According to police speeding and drugs were a factor in the early morning crash that involved three juveniles. At around 4 a.m. police arrived at 22nd…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- By now you have probably seen the photos of the neighborhood near Sertoma Avenue that was vandalized over the weekend. Police say it’s a problem more residents might run into. “Now that the warm weather is here we are starting to see more of that graffiti, but it’s not really concentrated on one certain area. It happens…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sioux Falls residents in the area of Sertoma Avenue near Roosevelt High School found some of their homes vandalized over the weekend. One home had “war is coming” spray painted on the fence. A resident who did not want to talk on camera said this is something that’s been happening off and on. Police were called to…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Billy Mawhiney and his husband Kyle have been together for ten years. After getting married they decided to look into the process of becoming foster and adoptive parents. Currently, the couple is in the process of adopting. However, Senate Bill 149 could possibly change things for other couples like them. “This bill opens the door to taxpayer…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- If you have been having a lot of neck pain it could be that you are suffering from “Tech Neck”. It’s a term that doctors say comes from looking down on your smart devices for too long. “What happens is, we look at those devices with our head in a flex position and that strains the muscles in…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sioux Falls officials are gearing up to spend even more money than last year on road construction. Crews plan to make improvements across the city. One of the biggest projects is near the Empire Mall. Drivers will soon see orange cones and road construction crews all over Sioux Falls. One of the city’s biggest upcoming projects…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- All across the world, many couples are celebrating Valentine’s Day; but every day is Valentine’s Day for a few special couples in the Sioux empire. Here at Washington Crossing Senior home, they may be no Valentine’s Day decorations, but for these three couples, each day they are together is valentines. For Beryl and Dick Olson, their love story…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Love is in the air and in many stores in the Sioux Empire. As Valentine’s Day approaches, flower shops are busy working to keep their customers happy. It’s been a busier Monday than usual at Flowerama in western Sioux Falls, but that isn’t a surprise to owner Chuck Kuntze. “It’s Valentine’s time, it’s supposed to be busy,”…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The 2016, election season was quite like no other election, but even after the election the protests, marches, and rallies didn’t stop. One local area woman is hoping to encourage people to use that passion to make laws happen. “If you don’t feel like our legislators are giving you a voice; come out and learn…